Here are the main duties expected of the Nursery Manager. Please note that this description is a basic outline of the expected duties and that other additional duties may be requested from time to time.
· To know and understand all Nursery policies and ensure that these policies are implemented at all times.
· To know and understand all Nursery prices.
· To know and understand EYFS
· To be punctual and willing to do overtime when required
· To be well presented at all times
· To work as part of a team
· To use initiative
· To support the owner of the nursery and work in the best interests of the nursery at all times.
· Assist with the recruitment of new staff as directed by the owner of the nursery.
· To supervise staff and students and assist with staff appraisals and supervisions
· To recognize staff training needs and look for courses that fulfill those needs. Managers should also keep records of courses booked or attended for each individual member of staff.
· Organize, attend and minute regular staff meetings.
· Where necessary, be prepared to work with the nursery nurses to cover staff leave/absences.
· Supervise the planning and preparation of the activities in all the rooms, ensuring that they meet the correct criteria for each of the age groups.
· Supervise the completion of development records and observations.
· Ensure that risk assessments are carried out daily.
· Ensure that the staff are keeping the nursery clean and tidy and are working to the appropriate cleaning rotas.
· Liaise with the owner of the nursery to formulate working staff rotas, ensuring that you are meeting the staff ratios at all times.
· Assist with the preparation of regular parent newsletters
· Organize a parents evening at least once a year.
· Keep and monitor accident, incident and risk assessment records
· Supervise the administration of all medication
· Provide the owner of the nursery with regular reports on the nursery and its staff.
· Assist the owner of the nursery with marketing exercises
· Keep attendance records for all of the children up to date.
· When necessary, to show potential customers around the nursery and be able to discuss the nursery policies with them.
· To assist with the general administration of the nursery, as directed by the owner.
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